At A Glance Newsletter Friday, July 28, 2006 THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE http://www.debtconnection.com/news.asp Friday, July 28, 2006 DEBT CONNECTION SYMPOSIUM AND EXPO 2006 ANNOUNCEMENT! On Thursday, September 7th, the Black Tie Tribute awards for outstanding vendors, will be hosted by Jay Leno, the current host of the tonight show. Don't miss out on this exciting event to register: http://www.dcs2006.com/pdfs/DCS2006_Registration.pdf For more information on this event: http://www.dcs2006.com/index.html The DEBT CONNECTION website offers a searchable database of service providers and suppliers, for more information go to http://www.debtconnection.com Check listings by category on DEBT CONNECTION Master Search by going to: http://www.debtconnection.com/mastersearch.asp For more information on detailed profiles please go to: http://www.debtconnection.com/advertising.asp CANADIANS SELLING BOGUS CREDIT CARD PROTECTION AND HEALTHCARE DISCOUNT PLANS SETTLE FTC CHARGES Canadian telemarketers have settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they fraudulently marketed and sold credit card loss protection and healthcare discount plans to US consumers in violation of federal law. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2006/07/medplan2.htm AGAINST ODDS, BANKRUPTCY FILINGS BOTTOM OUT The Federal Reserve has been hiking interest rates at the fastest clip in a generation. Oil prices have soared above $70 a barrel. Such developments usually portend good times for the country's corporate restructuring specialists. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/local/chi-0607270182jul27,0,4371277.story?coll=sfla-business-headlines MERCHANTS OF DEBT Buffalo collection firms are part of an industry that too often uses threats and lies to collect millions in unpaid bills http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20060723/1039756.asp CASSIA COUNTY SEEKS HELP WITH DEBT COLLECTION In December 2004, Twin Falls County turned to a collection agency to find and collect unpaid bills, including those for indigent medical care. http://www.magicvalley.com/articles/2006/07/25/news_localstate/news_local_state.2.txt "RECOVERY MANAGEMENT: COLLECTING THE UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNT" The basic concept of recovery management is to maximize collection dollars and net results on what are generally deemed uncollectible accounts. From quantifying the appropriate and most effective internal efforts to understanding how and when to use outside vendors, this book is a vital resource for the recovery professional. Topics include: Vendor Partnership Management, Internal Recovery Unit, Strategies, Auditing, Contract Consideration, Performance Assessment Selection and more. $129.00 + S&H To order, click here: http://www.resourcemanagement.com/p_recovery_management.html UNDERSTANDING DIALERS: THE ESSENTIALS OF EFFECTIVE COLLECTIONS Resource Management Services, Inc. still showing great success with this addition to their line of key industry publications, Understanding Dialers: The Essentials of Effective Collections. Looking to be a key component of any effective campaign, this book is a "must-read" for top Recovery Managers everywhere. $69.00 + S&H To order, click here: http://www.resourcemanagement.com/dialer DEBTCONNECTION.COM CONTINUES TO GROW & EXPAND The industry Website, http://www.debtconnection.com continues to grow tremendously and expands with new listings daily. Find portfolios, buyers, sellers and industry service providers such as consultants, agencies, products and more. NEWEST ADDITIONS AND UPDATES TO DEBTCONNECTION.COM PORTFOLIOS FOR SALE To view all listed portfolios and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check: http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolioforsale.asp New additions and updates this week include: $15,000,000.00 Commercial English Financial & Associates (EFA) http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolio.asp?270 More information about this company can be found here: http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1985 DEBT SELLERS To view all listed debt sellers and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check: http://www.debtconnection.com/debtsellers.asp New additions and updates this week include: WORLDWIDE DEBT EXCHANGE Mandy L. Stickles 866-332-8648 http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1690 UNIVERSAL PAYMENT PROCESSING 856-596-7721 CREATIVE FINACIAL SOLUTIONS 800-259-9861 DEBT BUYERS To view all listed debt buyers and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check: http://www.debtconnection.com/debtbuyers.asp New additions and updates this week include: NORTH SHORE HOLDINGS, LTD. Ken Lebovic 847-870-9900 http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1586 7/25/2006 STERLING RECOVERIES 212-563-9884 PORTFOLIO GROUP INVESTORS, LLC 847-304-9401 CREATIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS 269-353-9238 AGENCIES To view all listed agencies and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check http://www.debtconnection.com/agencies.asp New additions and updates this week include: LEADING EDGE RECOVERY SOLUTIONS, LLC Sergio Martinez 614-863-8917 http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?396 JOPLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC 713-795-2620 ATTORNEYS To view all listed attorneys and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check http://www.debtconnection.com/attorneys.asp New additions and updates this week include: BOLINSKE & BOLINSKE, PLLC 952-294-0144 SOFTWARE To view all listed companies and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check: http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting_Products.asp?12 New additions this week include: COMTECH SYSTEMS INC. Greg Strong 800-661-6722 http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1549 LATITUDE SOFTWARE David Herman 866-396-2599 http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1252 PREDICTIVE DIALERS To view all listed firms and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check: http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting.asp?20 New additions this week include: SOUNDBITE COMMUNICATIONS 781-359-2000 INDUSTRY EVENTS For all upcoming industry events, check http://www.debtconnection.com/industryevents.asp Debt Connection Symposium and Expo 2006 Resource Management Services, Inc. and The Debt Marketplace, Inc. Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Los Angles, CA September 6th - 8th, 2006 http://www.dcs2006.com/ (562) 906-1101 DETAILED PROFILES ON WWW.DEBTCONNECTION.COM ARE AVAILABLE If you're serious about your listing, get a one-page detailed profile, so Buyers, sellers and others know more about who you are. Detailed profiles are indexed by major search engines. 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